View the Eldridge Police report from the May 27 NSP! more

Research crystalized at the University of Iowa has created a way to capture water from the atmosphere that, if found to be scalable and confirmed as safe, could help solve problems of water scarcity in the future. more

As the North Scott Class of 2026 takes the stage to receive their diplomas on May 24, they will be led by 39 students who have been named Summa Cum Laude, having excelled academically during their four years of high school. Summa Cum Laude designation is given to students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or higher during their high school careers. Graduation speakers will be Charlotte Madden, Marlayna Cockshoot, Behren Radech and Nate Kramer. more

As Eldridge works to market itself as a prime location for industry, city officials have recognized the need for additional infrastructure. To that end, for the last nine months, city staff have been meeting with representatives from Iowa American Water to discuss ways the two entities might partner on projects, including additional lift stations on the south side of town, as well as improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, and a possible additional well. more

Water rates are set to jump in Long Grove as the city prepares to spend nearly $4 million on utility improvements, including a new water treatment plant. more

As Memorial Day approaches and brings with it the unofficial start to summer, at least one tradition will be delayed. more

The North Scott student-built home program celebrated the end of a successful build Friday, May 15. more

Absentee voting for the June 2 primary began Wednesday, May 13, and is open until Monday, June 1. more

A statewide study on the creation of regional fire departments—led by several Scott County officials—appears unlikely to recommend forced consolidation. more

The public is invited to attend one of the oldest continuous observances of Memorial Day West of the Mississippi River, at the 107th Annual Memorial Day Service at Historic Summit Church, on Utica Ridge Road, 21980 210th Ave., Davenport.  more

Lucas Syoen is the new city clerk and finance director for the city of Long Grove. more

Princeton will pull money from community center reserve funds to match a $45,500 Iowa Department of Natural Resources grant to repair the roof of the former Presbyterian Church building. more

The Eldridge Police Department, in partnership with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, participated in an investigation that led to the arrest of an Indianapolis man on child exploitation charges. more

Property tax reforms delivered by state legislators will cap county revenues and force supervisors to rethink how they pay for services, according to Scott County administrators. more

Republican candidate for state auditor Abigail Maas stopped in Eldridge last week as the June 2 primary nears. more

An investment firm owned and operated by Central Iowa Power Cooperative has purchased nearly 230 acres of Scott County farmland in the last six months. more

North Scott Hall of Excellence inductees Kathy Henningsen and Dustin Henningsen spoke at the annual Honors Assembly Wednesday, May 13, in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium. Sara Boeding was unable to attend, and her nephew, Brennon Boeding, accepted her plaque on her behalf. more

On Wednesday, May 13, North Scott students were honored for academic excellence at the 45th annual Honors Assembly, held in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium. more

The North Scott chapter of National Honor Society bid farewell to its seniors on Wednesday, May 13, in the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium. more

Jessica McKearney of Eldridge was recognized as the Association of Donor Relations Professionals Blood Drive Partner of the Year at the ADRP national conference in Minneapolis. McKearney was nominated for the award by ImpactLife for her work as a member of the blood center’s Quad Cities Associate Board and as a Blood Drive Coordinator who has recruited more than 2,000 donors to blood drives over the last seven years.  more